H-1B1 Singapore Visa Data Scientist Jobs

Data Scientist roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, with no lottery and a 5,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted. Employers file the Labor Condition Application directly with DOL, and you apply at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, bypassing USCIS entirely.

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DoorDash
Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
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Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
DoorDash
Washington, Washington DC
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$124k - $183k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
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Apple
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Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
Apple
Cupertino, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Backend Engineering
$142k - $259k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Veeva Systems
Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
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Veeva Systems
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Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist
Veeva Systems
New York, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$115k - $165k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Zoox
Data Scientist
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Zoox
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Data Scientist
Zoox
Foster City, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$176k - $240k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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JPMorganChase
Data Scientist Executive Director
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Data Scientist Executive Director
JPMorganChase
Wilmington, Delaware
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Business Strategy
Project Management
$204k - $285k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Scientist

Verify your degree field matches the role

H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific academic discipline. A Data Scientist role must map to a degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a directly related field. A general business degree won't satisfy the requirement even if you've been doing data work for years.

Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations

Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for Data Scientists in that metro area. Pull the Level I through Level IV wage tiers from OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation so you know the floor before they name a number.

Target employers already filing H-1B1 LCAs

Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history for data and analytics roles. These companies have already navigated the DOL certification process and don't need internal education on how the visa works.

Confirm the SOC code on your job offer

Employers assign a Standard Occupational Classification code when filing the LCA. For Data Scientist roles, insist on SOC 15-2051 rather than a broader software developer code. The wrong SOC code can create a prevailing wage mismatch that delays or complicates your consular application.

Prepare an O*NET-aligned job duties summary

Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Pull the Data Scientist occupation profile from O*NET and align your offer letter's duties language to it before your Embassy appointment in Singapore.

Time your application around two-year renewal windows

H-1B1 visa is issued in one-year increments at the consulate but your employer can request two-year validity on the LCA. Confirm your employer files for the full two-year period so you avoid annual return trips to the Embassy while you're building tenure in a data role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Data Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?

Yes. Data Scientist positions qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. The role must genuinely require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field would not satisfy the specialty occupation standard under H-1B1 visa.

How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for Data Scientist roles?

The H-1B1 Singapore visa has a 5,400-visa annual cap that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no random selection risk. H-1B visa has an 85,000-visa cap subject to an oversubscribed lottery most years. H-1B1 is also processed at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS, which typically means a faster path to starting work once your employer's Labor Condition Application is certified by DOL.

How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Singapore visa for a Data Scientist position?

Search Migrate Mate to find employers with active H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history for data science and analytics roles. Many companies default to H-1B sponsorship workflows internally, so targeting employers who have already processed H-1B1 applications saves you from having to educate hiring teams or legal departments about how the visa works during the offer stage.

Can my employer sponsor H-1B1 while I'm still in Singapore before relocating?

Yes. The H-1B1 Singapore process is consular-based, meaning your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL and you apply for the visa stamp at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore before you travel. You don't need to already be in the United States. Once the Embassy approves your application, you enter the U.S. in H-1B1 status on your first day of work.

What documentation does a Data Scientist need for the H-1B1 consular interview?

You'll need your certified Labor Condition Application, a support letter from your employer detailing your Data Scientist duties, educational transcripts and degree certificates confirming your relevant field of study, and DS-160 confirmation. Because the specialty occupation claim rests on the degree-to-role connection, bring documentation showing how your academic background directly applies to the data science work you'll be performing.